AnimeSuki Forums

Mei · 2008-10-07, 22:41

Just watched this and it seems like it is going to be a fun ride. Looks pretty promising.

ddwkc · 2008-10-07, 23:11

Wow this show worth watching just for the OP alone! Hope Kannagi turns out to be good.

Utau · 2008-10-07, 23:36

funny how more and more people are being driven by how the OP is bad/good.

Midonin · 2008-10-07, 23:37

The way the OP transitions into its title even shows some of the Haruhi/Lucky Star influence. Though with so many dances in this season alone, at least one of them was bound to grab the peoples' attention.

DragoonKain3 · 2008-10-08, 00:05

Well to be honest though, I do think R+D's ED blows Kannagi's OP out of the water, and I DESPISE that show.

Red Lupine · 2008-10-08, 00:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by DragoonKain3

Well to be honest though, I do think R+D's ED blows Kannagi's OP out of the water, and I DESPISE that show.

its alright to like an OP and hate the show, and I totally agree with your statement there. That opening makes me wish Rosario + Vampire wasn't a panty shot harem

Vexx · 2008-10-08, 00:38

Whatever

to me the OP/ED is just a bonus if its good, its what is in between that really counts.

JediNight · 2008-10-08, 00:45

There is actual manga imagery and references behind the OP they made though. They didn't exactly pull that out of thin air. The manga-ka has some sketches with that Nagi lit-up sign and in an idol singer pose, etc. And other stuff I don't want to spoil

PS: What is R+D?

cicido · 2008-10-08, 00:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by JediNight

There is actual manga imagery and references behind the OP they made though. They didn't exactly pull that out of thin air. The manga-ka has some sketches with that Nagi lit-up sign and in an idol singer pose, etc. And other stuff I don't want to spoil

PS: What is R+D?

Rosario to Vampire

Utau · 2008-10-08, 01:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by JediNight

There is actual manga imagery and references behind the OP they made though. They didn't exactly pull that out of thin air. The manga-ka has some sketches with that Nagi lit-up sign and in an idol singer pose, etc. And other stuff I don't want to spoil

PS: What is R+D?

seen that one posted in the manga thread..

Spoiler for image cover:

Burner of Anime · 2008-10-08, 01:42

Kannagi=Kamisama Mahou Shoujo

Also has all the signs of Drama Queen No.1

Can't decide if the over acting is cute or annoying. Still, was won over when she was munching down of the fish.

JediNight · 2008-10-08, 01:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by cicido

Rosario to Vampire

Ah... crappy show is crappy, so I haven't watched it past like the first 10 eps of season 1 I had to watch on anime night with friends.

Casshern · 2008-10-08, 01:59

Well, I liked the first ep of Kannagi. The premise isn't the most original but the flashbacks were very cute.

Vexx · 2008-10-08, 02:39

One of the reasons I've been able to watch it 3 times is that its just fascinating watching Nagi's animated movements. There's some budget splashing around her animation. It almost feels like they did some live-action motion capture.

Hope that doesn't mean we'll get cardboard puppet animation in some other episode to even the budget out.

Other points -- the VA seems to have done her homework in portraying a local demi-goddess (definite voice textures that bring to mind Horo, for example).

I'm kind of steeling myself for the inevitable "encountering the schoolmates especially the childhood friend" ... that's often a stumble point, hope they pull it off smoothly.

Kaoru Chujo · 2008-10-08, 03:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vexx

One of the reasons I've been able to watch it 3 times is that its just fascinating watching Nagi's animated movements. There's some budget splashing around her animation. It almost feels like they did some live-action motion capture.... Other points -- the VA seems to have done her homework in portraying a local demi-goddess (definite voice textures that bring to mind Horo, for example)....

The animation is out of this world. And it's not just movement for movement's sake: all the little changes in her eyes or twists of her fingers communicate some attitude or emotional state.

And I think Tomatsu Haruka's vivid energy and supple vocal shifts are the same, Every little tweak and texture expresses something. And she shifts beautifully among the various contradictory aspects of Nagi -- the motherly goddess, the offended goddess, the weak girl, the delighted girl, the self-important clown -- reconciling them all. It's not "overacting" to me, but great comic acting.

I hear Miu (Orikasa Fumiko) from Ichigo Mashimaro and Horo (Koshimizu Ami) among others. "Done her homework" is right.

Thot · 2008-10-08, 04:27

Was anyone able to read how Ayako translated the text on the shirt?

Darknemo2000 · 2008-10-08, 04:45

I have to agree with vexx, one can rewatch this episode many times again just from the beauty of movements and voice acting. There is another strong series (so far) Toradora but I don't feel I can rewatch it over again with the same interest as this one. They are on different leagues as far as animation goes.

This is one really well done episode. Just lets hope they will not have to cut the budget down in the later ones due to this one (as its obviously cost quite a bit to make it look so well).

As for text on the shirt, wasn't it "Sense of Shame"?

kamikazex · 2008-10-08, 05:13

so far so good!

Burner of Anime · 2008-10-08, 05:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaoru Chujo

And I think Tomatsu Haruka's vivid energy and supple vocal shifts are the same, Every little tweak and texture expresses something. And she shifts beautifully among the various contradictory aspects of Nagi -- the motherly goddess, the offended goddess, the weak girl, the delighted girl, the self-important clown -- reconciling them all. It's not "overacting" to me, but great comic acting.

I hear Miu (Orikasa Fumiko) from Ichigo Mashimaro and Horo (Koshimizu Ami) among others. "Done her homework" is right.

I mean the character of Nagi overacting and not the VA. And yes, I did get the impression she was channelling the spirit of Miu and Horo in the show so I like it.

Watched it about 3x already

Still can't get enough of the whole magical girl scene. First she challenges the bugs as a hero of justice, then she batters up to smack them.

kyouray · 2008-10-08, 10:56

Nagi figure by Kotobukiya

and... a hug pillow

Spoiler for Nagi - hug pillow - a little nsfw:

2008-10-07, 23:11	Link #162
ddwkc Lone Wolf Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brazil	Wow this show worth watching just for the OP alone! Hope Kannagi turns out to be good. __________________ Eo tempore, cum tibi occuri, Mihi vita laeta fuit, Cum autem te nusquam conspexi, Eo tempore mortem cognovi

2008-10-08, 00:05	Link #165
DragoonKain3 Osana-Najimi Shipper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt. Ordeals	Well to be honest though, I do think R+D's ED blows Kannagi's OP out of the water, and I DESPISE that show. __________________ Yes its YOU childhood friend - source of BERZERKER RAGE since forever Childhood Friend couple STATISTICS(spoilers abound though)

2008-10-08, 00:38	Link #167
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	Whatever to me the OP/ED is just a bonus if its good, its what is in between that really counts. __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2008-10-08, 02:39	Link #174
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	One of the reasons I've been able to watch it 3 times is that its just fascinating watching Nagi's animated movements. There's some budget splashing around her animation. It almost feels like they did some live-action motion capture. Hope that doesn't mean we'll get cardboard puppet animation in some other episode to even the budget out. Other points -- the VA seems to have done her homework in portraying a local demi-goddess (definite voice textures that bring to mind Horo, for example). I'm kind of steeling myself for the inevitable "encountering the schoolmates especially the childhood friend" ... that's often a stumble point, hope they pull it off smoothly. __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2008-10-08, 04:45	Link #177
Darknemo2000 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lithuania Age: 39	I have to agree with vexx, one can rewatch this episode many times again just from the beauty of movements and voice acting. There is another strong series (so far) Toradora but I don't feel I can rewatch it over again with the same interest as this one. They are on different leagues as far as animation goes. This is one really well done episode. Just lets hope they will not have to cut the budget down in the later ones due to this one (as its obviously cost quite a bit to make it look so well). As for text on the shirt, wasn't it "Sense of Shame"? Last edited by Darknemo2000; 2008-10-08 at 05:07.

2008-10-07, 22:41	Link #161
Mei Member Join Date: Oct 2006	Just watched this and it seems like it is going to be a fun ride. Looks pretty promising.

2008-10-07, 23:36	Link #163
Utau Butler mitai~ Scanlator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 智代の部屋	funny how more and more people are being driven by how the OP is bad/good.

2008-10-07, 23:37	Link #164
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	The way the OP transitions into its title even shows some of the Haruhi/Lucky Star influence. Though with so many dances in this season alone, at least one of them was bound to grab the peoples' attention.

2008-10-08, 00:45	Link #168
JediNight キズランダム Join Date: Apr 2003	There is actual manga imagery and references behind the OP they made though. They didn't exactly pull that out of thin air. The manga-ka has some sketches with that Nagi lit-up sign and in an idol singer pose, etc. And other stuff I don't want to spoil PS: What is R+D?

2008-10-08, 01:42	Link #171
Burner of Anime Illegal Additives Join Date: Jun 2004	Kannagi=Kamisama Mahou Shoujo Also has all the signs of Drama Queen No.1 Can't decide if the over acting is cute or annoying. Still, was won over when she was munching down of the fish.

2008-10-08, 01:59	Link #173
Casshern Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004	Well, I liked the first ep of Kannagi. The premise isn't the most original but the flashbacks were very cute.

2008-10-08, 04:27	Link #176
Thot Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007	Was anyone able to read how Ayako translated the text on the shirt?

2008-10-08, 05:13	Link #178
kamikazex Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006	so far so good!

2008-10-08, 10:56	Link #180
kyouray 2D > 3D Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: France Age: 35	Nagi figure by Kotobukiya and... a hug pillow Spoiler for Nagi - hug pillow - a little nsfw: __________________ Twitter